Property Crimes

New Jersey and New York Property Crime Lawyers

Handling All Adult and Juvenile Crimes

If you have been charged with robbery, burglary, shoplifting or another property crime in New Jersey or New York, you need to speak with an experienced criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. Property crimes can carry serious penalties for those who are convicted and will leave a permanent mark on your criminal record. At the Law Offices of Herbert I. Ellis, P.C., our theft and burglary defense lawyers will help you protect your rights and challenge the accusations against you.

With more than two decades of experience, criminal defense lawyer Herbert Ellis has helped thousands of clients find successful resolutions through passionate and aggressive representation. Our firm is committed to the needs of our clients and will provide the personalized attention, honest communication and dedicated service that they need to feel confident about their cases. Contact us at the Law Offices of Herbert I. Ellis and discuss your situation with an experienced attorney at a free initial consultation. We also make jail visits when necessary.

After an arrest, you need an attorney who understands what you are facing. Call our firm 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 888-ELLIS-LAW and get the representation you need.

Property Crimes in New York and New Jersey

Some theft and property crimes are considered municipal court offenses and carry less severe penalties than criminal offenses. These municipal property crimes include shoplifting and writing back checks. Other property crimes, however, are considered criminal offenses and convictions for these crimes may carry prison time, heavy fines and other significant criminal penalties. Criminal property offenses include:

Robbery: Theft of property or money through the use of physical force or threats of violence against a victim. If a deadly weapon is involved in the theft or the victim suffers an injury as a result of the robbery, the charge may be upgraded to aggravated robbery.

Burglary: Unlawful entry into any building (such as a home or business) with the intent to commit a crime. Typically in a burglary, unlike in a robbery, no victims are present. No physical breaking and entering is required for a burglary to have taken place.

Whether you have been arrested for a municipal property crime or a more serious criminal offense, it is always important to exercise your rights and to understand all of your defense options. At the Law Offices of Herbert I. Ellis, P.C., we will provide an honest assessment of your case and knowledgeable advice about going forward.

Contact the Law Offices of Herbert I. Ellis, P.C., to Learn More

Do you face a theft or other property crimes charge in New Jersey or New York? If you are facing criminal accusations, contact us at the Law Offices of Herbert I. Ellis, P.C., and speak with a criminal defense attorney about your case. We provide affordable and aggressive legal service that meets the individual needs of our clients. Call for a free initial consultation at 888-ELLIS-LAW. We speak Spanish, Russian, Yiddish and Hebrew.

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The Law Offices of Herbert I. Ellis, P.C., are based in Freehold, New Jersey and have offices throughout New Jersey and New York. We serve clients in the communities of Red Bank, Keyport, Middletown, Neptune, Manasquan, Newark, Toms River, East Brunswick, Jersey City, New York, New York City, The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island as well as all of Monmouth County, Ocean County, Middlesex County, Mercer County, Union County, Hunterdon County, Somerset County, Essex County, Hudson County, Burlington County and Atlantic County.